Badger Hospice
Brookfield, WI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 521600)
CMS process measure: 95.53 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (262) 777-0390 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Badger Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 95.53 is slightly below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57.
Badger Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Brookfield, WI office in Waukesha County.
Yes, Badger Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521600, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Badger Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider located in Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2017 (CCN 521600). Because it is Medicare-certified, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients under this provider's care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Badger Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to friends and family, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently key care processes were followed, Badger Hospice scored 95.53, which falls below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports that 83.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, and the provider's care index score is listed as 10.
Badger Hospice reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Brookfield office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families are encouraged to review the source directly and to contact the hospice for details not captured in these figures, such as staffing, specific services, or how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Badger Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 521600) since July 26, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend Badger Hospice and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 95.53, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 96.57. CMS also reports that 83.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Badger Hospice reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Badger Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Badger Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not a decision to stop all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Badger Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (262) 777-0390 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Badger Hospice directly at (262) 777-0390 for information on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and staffing; contact Badger Hospice at (262) 777-0390 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Badger Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/521600?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.